This post is in partnership with the BuyPower Card® from Capital One♦. I’m thrilled to work with a brand I trust.
Learn how to make Emoji Slime with this simple, kid-friendly DIY recipe. It’s an easy craft your children will enjoy doing with you!
Lately we’ve been all-in on slime. We’ve tried fluffy slime and floam, and recently added emoji slime to our collection. Most slime recipes use the same basic ingredients, and this one is no different.
My youngest loves playing scientist in the kitchen. We get quality time together while he experiments — and creates memories (and sometimes messes). Drew is always on the go: he enjoys cooking and crafting with me, and he’s active in sports with practices and games. Julia is in high school with a busy schedule too. Between Josh and me, we spend a lot of time driving the kids around.
A year and a half ago I became the family chauffeur and got a Chevrolet Tahoe. It’s roomy, comfortable, and easy to drive — I love it. Josh liked it so much he got one too, so we nearly match. I also like that GM offers the BuyPower Card from Capital One, which lets you earn points toward a new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac. Some key features:
- The BuyPower Card from Capital One turns purchases into Earnings toward a new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle*
- No limit on the amount you can earn or redeem
- Earnings don’t expire
- 5% Earnings on the first $5,000 in purchases each year, then unlimited 2% Earnings afterward
You can use the BuyPower Card to pick up craft supplies for slime, treat the family to dinner, or enjoy a date night — all purchases earn toward a new GM vehicle.
To make emoji slime, grab the BuyPower Card and head to the craft store or order supplies online. You’ll need:
- foam shaving cream
- Elmer’s glue (a large bottle works well)
- food coloring
- baking soda
- saline solution
- baby oil
- googly eyes
- heart beads
- emoji zip-lock bags (found at Hobby Lobby or similar stores)
Emoji Slime Recipe
Print Recipe
Emoji Slime
Ingredients
- Washable glue
- Foam shaving cream
- Saline solution
- Baking soda
- Baby oil
- Googly eyes
- Heart beads
Instructions
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Add 1/2 cup glue into a bowl.
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Add yellow food coloring — a few drops for a light shade or more for a deeper color.
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Stir to mix the color evenly.
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Add approximately 3–4 cups of shaving cream to the bowl and fold it in.
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Stir in 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
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Add 1 tablespoon saline solution and mix.
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Mix thoroughly and then knead the mixture. It will start turning into slime.
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If the slime is sticky, add a small amount of baby oil and knead to reduce stickiness.
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Add googly eyes and heart beads, then knead until they’re evenly incorporated.
Drew loves the texture and plays with the slime for a long time, stretching and squishing it. It seems to have a calming effect, which I appreciate.
I found emoji zip-top bags at Hobby Lobby and thought they were perfect to store the slime. I also made emoji labels for the bags — they’re great for party favors, back-to-school treats, or just for fun.
Download a sheet of emoji printables and print them on a full-page sticker sheet to cut out and attach to the bags.
What activities are your kids into? Consider using the BuyPower Card for craft supplies and family outings so your everyday purchases can help you earn toward a new GM vehicle.
♦Capital One, N.A. is the issuer of the BuyPower Card. General Motors manages the Earnings Program. *BuyPower Card Earnings may not be used with fleet vehicle incentive programs or certain other offers and discounted sale programs, such as the GM Employee Discount. Capital One, N.A. is not responsible for the products and services featured here.